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University of Ottawa Scholarships 2027 د international students لپاره Undergraduate، Master’s او PhD funding لري.

Main scholarships

• International English Admission
• International English Academic Excellence
• Differential Tuition Fee Exemption
• International Doctoral
• PhD Admission Scholarship

English Undergraduate

up to CAD 70,000 total

• Admission Scholarship up to CAD 60,000.
• Academic Excellence CAD 10,000.

Can be combined.

Timeline

• Fall 2027 applications open 17 Sep 2026.
• programme-specific deadlines.
• international applicants encouraged by 15 Jan 2027.
• many document deadlines around 15 Feb 2027.
• main English admission scholarship automatic.
• graduate deadlines programme-specific.

English Admission Scholarship

• CAD 7,500 per eligible term.
• up to CAD 60,000.
• renewable.
• max 12 instalments.
• automatic.
• eligible faculties: Arts، Engineering، Health Sciences، Science، Social Sciences، Telfer.

Eligibility

international + study permit، new eligible English programme، average ≥80%، full-time، no French Immersion، international tuition.

Academic Excellence

• CAD 10,000.
• CAD 5,000/term.
• 100 awards.
• non-renewable.
• average ≥90%.
• can combine with Admission Scholarship.

Differential Tuition Exemption

for Francophone/French Immersion students.

Undergraduate current per-term values

Telfer 16,000; Arts 12,500; Social Sciences 12,500; Engineering 18,000; Health Sciences mostly 12,500; Science 12,500 or 18,000 CAD.

Master’s current per-term

Arts/Social Sciences/Science/Law 5,500; Education/Telfer 7,000; eligible Engineering thesis 5,500. Usually up to 2 years / 6 terms.

International Doctoral Scholarship

• CAD 45,000 / 5 years.
• max CAD 3,000 per term.
• up to 15 terms.
• cannot combine with Differential/Tuition Fee Exemption.

PhD Admission Scholarship

minimum CAD 72,000 / 4 years

• CAD 9,000/year university scholarship.
• ≥CAD 9,000/year academic-unit support.

Some faculties offer more; Telfer currently up to CAD 47,000/year first four years.

PhD eligibility

eligible admission، usually average ≥8.0/10، full-time continuous enrolment، academic requirements.

English examples

Undergraduate

IELTS 6.5 overall + 6.5 Writing; Duolingo 120 + Literacy 120; revised TOEFL 4.5 + Writing 4.5.

Graduate

IELTS 6.5 overall/writing, no component <6; TOEFL 4.5 overall + programme-specific.

Apply – Undergraduate

choose language/programme → OUAC → docs/language proof → automatic consideration based on average. French/French Immersion students must meet French-course conditions.

Apply – Graduate/PhD

choose programme/supervisors → prepare transcripts، CV، SOP، references، language proof، proposal if needed → submit → review funding package.

Typical docs

transcripts، certificates، translations، language proof، passport، CV، SOP، recommendations، proposal.

FAQ

• up to CAD 70,000 English undergraduate funding by combining two awards.
• CAD 60,000 scholarship automatic for eligible 80%+ students.
• Academic Excellence requires 90%+.
• undergraduate funding is tuition support, not full living funding.
• Doctoral Scholarship CAD 45,000/5 years.
• PhD admission funding minimum CAD 72,000/4 years.
• IELTS can be replaced by accepted alternatives.

Students applying to English-language programmes must demonstrate sufficient English proficiency unless their previous studies satisfy the university’s language requirements.

Criteria for University of Ottawa Scholarships

International English Admission Scholarship

To qualify, applicants must

Be international students with a valid study permit

Be newly admitted to an eligible English-language undergraduate programme

Have a minimum admission average of 80%

Study in an eligible faculty

Not enrol in French Immersion

Study full-time

Pay international tuition fees

The scholarship is renewable as long as the student continues to study full-time in an eligible undergraduate programme.

International English Academic Excellence Scholarship

Applicants must

Be international students

Hold a valid study permit

Be newly admitted to an eligible English-language undergraduate programme

Have a minimum admission average of 90%

Study full-time

Not enrol in French Immersion

Pay international tuition fees

The scholarship is not renewable but can be combined with the International English Admission Scholarship.

Differential Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship

Undergraduate applicants must generally

Be international students paying international tuition

Accept admission to an eligible programme offered in French

and

Study full-time

Take at least three courses or nine units taught in French each term

Alternatively, students may enrol in an eligible English-language programme with French Immersion and complete the required French coursework. For eligible master’s programmes, students must be enrolled full-time and either study in a programme offered in French or meet the university’s French-language education conditions.

International Doctoral Scholarship

Applicants must

Be international students

Be admitted to a doctoral programme

Study full-time

Be charged international tuition fees

Continue to meet their doctoral programme requirements

PhD Admission Scholarship

International PhD applicants may qualify if they

Are admitted to an eligible doctoral programme

Have an admission average of at least 8.0/10

Register full-time

Maintain uninterrupted full-time enrolment

Meet the academic requirements of their programme

Some academic units require an admission average higher than the university minimum.

English-Language Requirements

Students applying to English-language programmes must demonstrate sufficient English proficiency unless their previous studies satisfy the university’s language requirements.

For direct undergraduate entry, current accepted scores include

IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with 6.5 in Writing

Duolingo English Test: 120 overall and 120 in Literacy

TOEFL under the revised scale: 4.5 overall and 4.5 in Writing

Graduate programmes generally require at least

IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall, 6.5 Writing, with no component below 6

Revised TOEFL: 4.5 overall, with programme-specific component requirements

Some graduate programmes require higher results. You can also review our guide to scholarships without IELTS.

for University of Ottawa Scholarships?

Undergraduate Scholarships

• Choose an eligible University of Ottawa undergraduate programme and check whether it is offered in English, French, or French Immersion.

This is important because your language of study determines whether you may qualify for the International English Scholarships or Differential Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship.

• Submit your undergraduate admission application through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC).

Provide your personal information, academic background, programme choices, and required supporting information.

• Submit your academic documents and English or French language evidence where required.

Admission requirements vary according to programme and country of education. International applicants should submit documents as early as possible because some programmes may close when capacity is reached.

• No separate application is required for the International English Admission Scholarship.

Students meeting the 80% admission average and other eligibility requirements are automatically considered. Students with an admission average of at least 90% can also be considered for the International English Academic Excellence Scholarship.

• If you plan to study in French or French Immersion, make sure your programme and course selection satisfy the Differential Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship requirements.

The exemption is linked directly to the number of courses taken in French and the language structure of the programme.

Graduate and PhD Scholarships

• Choose an eligible University of Ottawa master’s or PhD programme related to your academic background and research interests.

For research programmes, review faculty members, laboratories, research groups, and potential supervisors before applying.

• Prepare your graduate application documents.

Typical documents include

Academic transcripts

Academic CV

Statement of purpose

Recommendation letters

English or French proficiency evidence

Research proposal where required

Programme-specific documents

Use our guides to prepare your academic CV, statement of purpose, and scholarship recommendation letters.

• Submit your admission application through OUAC and complete all requirements requested by your academic unit.

Graduate scholarship consideration is closely linked to admission and the funding policies of the relevant faculty.

• PhD applicants should ensure their academic record is strong enough for the Admission Scholarship.

The university currently uses an admission average of at least 8.0/10 as the general threshold, although individual faculties may require a higher average.

• Review the funding offer carefully if admitted.

A doctoral funding offer may combine the Admission Scholarship, academic-unit funding, research or teaching assistantships, and the International Doctoral Scholarship. The exact package varies by programme.

Documents Required for University of Ottawa Scholarships

International applicants should generally prepare

Completed admission application

Academic transcripts

Secondary-school certificate for undergraduate applicants

Bachelor’s degree certificate for master’s applicants

Bachelor’s and master’s records where required for PhD study

Certified translations where necessary

English or French language proficiency evidence

Passport and citizenship information

Academic CV for graduate programmes where required

Statement of purpose or letter of intent

Recommendation letters

Research proposal where required

Additional programme-specific documents

For graduate applications, use these ScholarshipRoar guides

Academic CV for Scholarship

Statement of Purpose for Scholarship

Scholarship Recommendation Letter

Scholarship Interview Questions and Answers

Website

For more information about University of Ottawa Scholarships, visit

International English Scholarships

Differential Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship

International Doctoral Scholarship

Graduate Admission Scholarship

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the University of Ottawa offer scholarships to international students?

Yes. International undergraduate students studying in English can receive the International English Admission and Academic Excellence Scholarships, while Francophone and French Immersion students may qualify for the Differential Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship. International doctoral students also have dedicated scholarship and admission-funding opportunities.

How much scholarship can an international undergraduate receive?

An eligible student studying in English can receive up to CAD 70,000 by combining the CAD 60,000 International English Admission Scholarship with the CAD 10,000 International English Academic Excellence Scholarship.

Is the University of Ottawa Scholarship fully funded?

The main undergraduate scholarships are tuition-support scholarships rather than complete fully funded awards covering every living expense. PhD students can receive substantial multi-year funding through admission scholarships, academic-unit support, assistantships, and the International Doctoral Scholarship, but the exact financial package varies by programme.

Is the CAD 60,000 scholarship automatic?

Yes. The International English Admission Scholarship is automatic for eligible students. No separate scholarship application is required.

What average is required for the CAD 60,000 scholarship?

Applicants need a minimum admission average of 80%, along with the other eligibility requirements.

What average is required for the Academic Excellence Scholarship?

Applicants need a minimum admission average of 90%. The scholarship provides CAD 10,000 and can be combined with the International English Admission Scholarship.

Can African students apply for University of Ottawa Scholarships?

Yes. Eligible international students from African countries can qualify for the university’s current international scholarship programmes according to their programme, language of study, academic average, and tuition status.

Can master’s students receive scholarships?

Yes. Eligible international master’s students studying in French may receive substantial tuition reductions through the Differential Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship. Other research-based master’s programmes may also provide admission scholarships, assistantships, or faculty funding.

How much is the University of Ottawa International Doctoral Scholarship?

It is worth CAD 45,000 over five years, with up to CAD 3,000 credited per eligible term for 15 consecutive terms.

How much funding can PhD students receive?

The university’s current doctoral Admission Scholarship funding model provides eligible students with at least CAD 72,000 over four years, combining the university scholarship with academic-unit funding. Some programmes offer substantially more.

Do I need IELTS for the University of Ottawa?

Not every applicant needs IELTS specifically. Students who must demonstrate English proficiency can use accepted alternatives such as TOEFL or Duolingo for undergraduate study, depending on the university’s requirements.